A Grand Life A Biography by Barbara Hornby of George Freeston |
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Based on stories and memories from his family and friends, this book
celebrates the life of George Freeston, historian, collector, gardener
and lover of life. Born on 19 November 1911, son of the village
wheelwright and carpenter, George spent his early years working in the
family firm and later, as the village taxi driver. |
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The book
consists of 135 pages, A5, and is available at both shops, the General
Stores and the Newsagent, in the village High Street - priced £7.
You can buy a copy also by post from the author by sending a cheque for
£8.50 (£7 + £1.50 p&p) payable to Ray Andrews, 2 Northampton
Road, Blisworth, NN7 3DN, Northamptonshire. |
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George
Freeston (1911 - 2002) Of George: ".. he felt that there was history in everything and that there were delights around every corner, if only our eyes were open to see them - and this is what he wanted to show us". Dr Derek Bull This is
my cue to say again that this website simply would not have been
possible without the abilities of George as a collector. My work
has been easy.
Posted on Jan 19th 2006 |